Timber frame construction can reduce your utility bills — March 4, 2010

We’d all like to save more money on our utilities. The energy that we use takes up a huge proportion of the cash we shell out every month just to get by with our daily routines. When you build a new home you have the chance to start with a blank slate and it is important to place energy-efficiency as one of the top priorities in your construction project.

When you build using the timber frame construction technique, you have the opportunity to effectively wrap your house up in insulation to lock in the warmth of your house. Instead of experiencing a dramatic rise in energy costs when temperatures drop, you will find that your home only needs a cursory topping up every now again because it is so well-insulated.

Timber frame construction allows you to break free of your dependence on utilities companies that charge you sky high fees to heat your home. You could even incorporate a log fire into the home to give you an extra blast of warmth as and when you need it.

Take the chance to save money in your daily life by choosing timber frame construction and insulating your home well and see the difference for yourself.